Sentences with phrase «manic pixie dream girl territory»
And there are plentiful delights to be found in the eclectic supporting cast, from Wasikowska's fragile love interest, adeptly staying this side of manic pixie dream girl territory, to return appearances from all the principles of «Submarine» (it's impossible to dislike a film in which Paddy Considine essentially plays Doctor Who), to J. Mascis, of all people, as a janitor.
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It is because of the strength of her performance and willingness to lay herself bare that her character doesn't stray into manic pixie dream girl territory — she's much too fully realized, even as a fantasy, to be rendered that shallow of a stereotype.